PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halldor Omarsson (ranked 4443 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Edwards (ranked 3794 p4p, 397 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Omarsson
vs
Edwards

188 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Blue Moon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Halldor Omarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards closes the distance and pushes Omarsson back into the cage.
Omarsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Omarsson gets caught napping as Edwards dives in and scores a takedown. Omarsson manages to retain guard.

Omarsson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Edwards presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Edwards pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omarsson is one step ahead there.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Omarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Edwards is working an open guard so Omarsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a two punch combo.

Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Omarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Omarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Omarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.

Edwards breaks the clinch.
Omarsson scores with a head kick. Edwards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Omarsson.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Omarsson misses

and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
Omarsson tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.

Edwards lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omarsson wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Edwards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Omarsson wants to stand but Edwards is controlling the position.
Edwards working some strikes from top position.
Omarsson wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Omarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarsson is breathing heavily.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards stalling.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Omarsson defending well though.

Edwards stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Omarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Omarsson tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwards pulls guard effortlessly.

Omarsson stands up and waves to Edwards to follow him.
Omarsson lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Edwards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Edwards stands up and beckons Omarsson to join him on the feet.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Edwards.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.

Omarsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edwards to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Omarsson has his feet on Edwards's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Edwards will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick

and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Omarsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Omarsson has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up.

Omarsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Edwards has Omarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Omarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards cracks Omarsson with a nice body shot.

Edwards wants the takedown. Omarsson is fighting it off but Edwards persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Omarsson's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Omarsson has wrist control.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edwards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Omarsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Omarsson is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Halldor Omarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halldor Omarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Omarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Edwards.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Omarsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEdwards.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Omarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Omarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Edwards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Omarsson defends it.

Omarsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Edwards is on him like a limpet, forcing Omarsson back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Edwards pulls guard successfully.
Omarsson preventing the sweep.
Edwards pulls Omarsson in close to prevent any damage.

Omarsson gets to his feet. Edwards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.

Edwards moves into the clinch.

Omarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Omarsson misses

and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control.
Omarsson is trying to buck Edwards off.
Edwards is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Omarsson is trying to buck Edwards off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Edwards decides to stand back up.

Edwards pushes Omarsson up against the cage in a clinch.

Edwards jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Omarsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Edwards, up you get!

Edwards clinches up with Omarsson and pushes him back against the cage.

Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Edwards!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Edwards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Omarsson is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.

Edwards stands up out of the half guard.

Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards is taking a breather. Omarsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omarsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edwards prevents Omarsson from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omarsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Omarsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses

and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Omarsson is trying to stand.
Edwards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Edwards stands up and beckons Omarsson to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards avoiding damage.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Omarsson won't allow it.
Come on Edwards - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Omarsson.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Omarsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Omarsson continues to drive forward.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Edwards.
Omarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Omarsson lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
As Edwards looks to move away, Omarsson throws a big counter combo but Edwards just gets out of the way.

Edwards dives in and scores a takedown into Omarsson's guard.
Omarsson keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Omarsson wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Louis Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Omarsson blocks nicely.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards prevents Omarsson from getting back to his feet.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwards stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Edwards working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Omarsson prevents Edwards from improving position.
Edwards postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Omarsson is letting Edwards control him for a moment.

Edwards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Omarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Omarsson has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Edwards!